wmr1980 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Looks good and some cool features, as well as catching up with some of the cooler features of android. I've been both an android fan and apple fan - I like a mixture of both. However, purely for the flexibility and "tweakability" of android, and the fact that I can access my android phone like I can my laptop file system is really important to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 So what's the 5c a cheaper iPhone5 and the 5s is a newer one? I don't get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 ...... I don't get it? not surprised at that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Looks like apple are trying to break into the Chinese market by introducing a cheap version to flog to the Chinese to compete with android who now have something like an 88% market share of the smart phone industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Looks like apple are trying to break into the Chinese market by introducing a cheap version to flog to the Chinese to compete with android who now have something like an 88% market share of the smart phone industry. Hey Rich, what are the kids doing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 ...... I don't get it? not surprised at that ! Nice input as always. I'm serious have you ever made a helpful post. It's just +1 and a*se kissing normally Not just the Chinese market the markets here too. If you got money you get an iPhone and if not you get some android. Well unless you have something against iPhone then you get a s4. But if you can get a cheaper iPhone might sway some people away from android offerings. I wonder how much cheaper cheap is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 But if you can get a cheaper iPhone might sway some people away from android offerings. I wonder how much cheaper cheap is. It's coming in at £469 for the C about £80 less for the "equivalent" S. Not exactly what you'd call a game changer if you're trying to crack the budget market, I can't see who wouldn't stump up the extra few quid, but maybe some are just on the border of that bottom bracket. No idea what price with contract will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Stil crazy money for a phone. I saw someone with the galaxy note. That was bloody huge!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I imagine the difference will be £25/30 a month for the 5C and £35/40 for the 5S. Could be a bit of game changer considering how many people wait a few months after a new Galaxy comes out and get it on contract for around £10 less than the early birds at about £30pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 IOS 7 = Enterprise Enablement :wink: That is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Just cos you have money doesn't mean you go for an iPhone. A lot of people with no money have the iPhone. They just get into debt to keep up with the Jones's. I appreciate Apple and their I phones but they're clearly not for me. I love the customisability of Android. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 what are you unimpressed with? i personally wasnt expecting much. the faster 64 bit chip, fingerprint id and iOS 7 is a decent upgrade considering its not an entirely new design, IMO a better job than they did with the 4S. 64-bit chip means nothing right now, especially as the 5C is still 32-bit so developers will keep ploughing out 32-bit stuff and pretty much ignoring 64-bit until it's everywhere (although it's a good setup for the forthcoming days of 4MB+ RAM in smartphones), fingerprint ID is a gimmick which has zero impact on the use of the phone (anyone struggle putting a 4 digit PIN in? Nope, me neither), and iOS 7 is on everything else. Slightly better camera is nice but hardly game-changing. A couple of crappy new colours for the ladeez doesn't appeal to me at all. Remember, I'm the guy (fool?) who queued up at 4am for the last two iPhones. This offers absolutely nothing over my current 5. Apple have always been about the OS and not the hardware, but that's no longer enough to compete where they need to. I'm sure these will sell bucketloads and more than ever, but I have no issues now waiting for the 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pnthrblkzs Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Got to hand it to Apple though, they do know how to generate hype and market their products. I'll probably get a 5S as my 5 has a smashed screen and the g/f's kids managed to fill my phone case with sand so the back of the phone is chipped to buggery too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HaydnH Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Just a smartphone at the end of the day. Makes calls, sends texts, surfs the web. They all do it pretty well now. Hard to see what the next real advance will actually be? I'm still waiting for iOS or Android to catch up with WebOS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 what are you unimpressed with? i personally wasnt expecting much. the faster 64 bit chip, fingerprint id and iOS 7 is a decent upgrade considering its not an entirely new design, IMO a better job than they did with the 4S. 64-bit chip means nothing right now, especially as the 5C is still 32-bit so developers will keep ploughing out 32-bit stuff and pretty much ignoring 64-bit until it's everywhere (although it's a good setup for the forthcoming days of 4MB+ RAM in smartphones), fingerprint ID is a gimmick which has zero impact on the use of the phone (anyone struggle putting a 4 digit PIN in? Nope, me neither), and iOS 7 is on everything else. Slightly better camera is nice but hardly game-changing. A couple of crappy new colours for the ladeez doesn't appeal to me at all. Remember, I'm the guy (fool?) who queued up at 4am for the last two iPhones. This offers absolutely nothing over my current 5. Apple have always been about the OS and not the hardware, but that's no longer enough to compete where they need to. I'm sure these will sell bucketloads and more than ever, but I have no issues now waiting for the 6. I completely agree that the fingerprint reader is a gimmick, but it's one I like and will come in handy. I've never used the 4 digit pin or any other phone unlock code, I'm just careful and don't leave it laying about, that's worked so far and is clearly the best security. However, it also works for out Apple ID which currently has to be a minimum 8 characters including numbers and capital letters, so for me to just place my chosen finger on the phone when I want a new App instead of typing all that crap in, is certainly a step forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 what are you unimpressed with? i personally wasnt expecting much. the faster 64 bit chip, fingerprint id and iOS 7 is a decent upgrade considering its not an entirely new design, IMO a better job than they did with the 4S. 64-bit chip means nothing right now, especially as the 5C is still 32-bit so developers will keep ploughing out 32-bit stuff and pretty much ignoring 64-bit until it's everywhere (although it's a good setup for the forthcoming days of 4MB+ RAM in smartphones), fingerprint ID is a gimmick which has zero impact on the use of the phone (anyone struggle putting a 4 digit PIN in? Nope, me neither), and iOS 7 is on everything else. Slightly better camera is nice but hardly game-changing. A couple of crappy new colours for the ladeez doesn't appeal to me at all. Remember, I'm the guy (fool?) who queued up at 4am for the last two iPhones. This offers absolutely nothing over my current 5. Apple have always been about the OS and not the hardware, but that's no longer enough to compete where they need to. I'm sure these will sell bucketloads and more than ever, but I have no issues now waiting for the 6. Tend to agree Dan, I've waited and am out of contract now with my 4 (that's when the novelty wore off for me) which works perfectly well for me so do I go to 5s now or wait for 6, anyone know when it's due? And I actually like the weight of the 4, the 5 just seems of lesser build quality some how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Tend to agree Dan, I've waited and am out of contract now with my 4 (that's when the novelty wore off for me) which works perfectly well for me so do I go to 5s now or wait for 6, anyone know when it's due? And I actually like the weight of the 4, the 5 just seems of lesser build quality some how. Usual craic, 6 will be announced this time next year, give or take. Main cost cut in the 5c seems to be a plastic body instead of alloy I'm still stuck on my HTC Desire! Looking a bit tatty round the edges now, but the glass is unmarked. I wouldn't even change it if it couldn't do with a bit more memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I also think it has the potential to be used with payments, not sure if there is an app out there capable of it, but if they can make the phone work with the contact pin readers then PayPal could pay the shop and authenticise it with your thumb print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The above is very misleading as they are the prices for a 2 year contract, so the 16gb 5s is $199 upfront + monthly fee for 2 years (depending on contract), just thought i'd point that out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The above is very misleading as they are the prices for a 2 year contract, so the 16gb 5s is $199 upfront + monthly fee for 2 years (depending on contract), just thought i'd point that out i doubt it will be in this country, usually they are about £50 for a 16gb on a 2 year contract worth about £35-40 pcm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 One of today's tabloids said the iphone 5c will cost £69, no mention of contract lol guess the reporter didn't use google or common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The 64GB iPhone 5s is over £700 .......... Usual Apple bollocks for me, how having a plastic back is a "feature" Ill never know. They are chasing the game now and they know it, more and more people are looking elsewhere as they realise that iProducts are more and more fulfilling the saying "Yesterdays technology at todays prices" .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 These are awesome, the gold 'Champagne' colour is quality. It serves me what I want, how I want it, in a way I'm happy with - SOLD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 iPhone 5C preorders now taken, 5s next Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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